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How to make pins with salt dough for kids
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DIY Pins for Kids

Learn how to make fun, easy DIY pins with salt dough - a perfect craft for kids to express their creativity!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 4 pins
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Place the bowl on your work surface. Add the flour and salt to the bowl and combine with the fork. Add the water and stir.
    Combine Flour and Salt Then Add Water
  • Continue mixing, and eventually the mixture will solidify enough that you can begin kneading it with your hands. If you find the dough is too dry, add a bit more water. If it's too wet, just add more flour.
    Knead Mixture with Your Hands
  • Knead until fully combined, and then roll out the dough on your work surface with a rolling pin.
    roll out the dough on your work surface
  • Cut out the shapes you’d like with cookie cutters. You can also use items around the home (a pill bottle lid makes a small round shape, for example). Feel free to stack them as well.
    Cut Shapes with Cookie Cutters from Dough
  • Place the dough shapes on a cookie sheet and into the oven at 250 degrees for 2 – 3 hours. It may take longer depending on your oven. Check every 30 minutes until done and let cool completely.
    Bake the Salt Dough
  • Use the acrylic colors to paint your pins in the designs of your choice.
    Paint the Pins with Your Favorite Colors
  • Add dots with the end of a paintbrush as desired. Dip the end of a small paintbrush in paint, press down directly on the surface, and pull up to create a dot. Let dry. To make your pins more durable, paint a coat of decoupage medium over the top (optional).
    Add Accents and Seal with Mod Podge
  • Flip the shapes over and add pin backs to them with craft glue. Let dry completely before wearing or gifting.
    Attach Pin Backs